How it works

If you have a 3-Day card, and you visit your first attraction on a Monday,
your card will be valid on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Start your day early to get the most out of your card!

How do I "activate" my card?

Simply visit your first attraction!

How many days should I buy?

Most travelers visit between 2 and 3 attractions each day depending on individual preference. Our most popular card is the 3-Day card.

Is my card valid all day?

You can enter attractions until 5:30pm with the Go Boston Card.

What is your refund policy?

We know sometimes travel plans change, even at the very last minute. That's why, if you don't end up activating and using your pass within a year of the purchase date, we'll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Here's the best part: unlike our competitors, this built-in cancellation insurance comes with every card purchase — free of charge.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to initiate a refund anytime within 1 year of your purchase, please call our Customer Care Team at 800-887-9103. We'll tell you how you can return your non-activated card or pass.

Please note: Activated passes are non-refundable.

Which delivery method should I choose?

Instant delivery is the fastest option. You'll be able to access your Go Boston Card from your email or on your phone immediately after you purchase.
With instant delivery you will receive a printable and mobile version of our guidebook.

Having your cards shipped in advance will save you time traveling to a pick up location when you get there. Note that transit times vary depending on shipping options. View delivery options.

With in-city pickup you can get a physical card and full-color printed guidebook without waiting for shipping. We will email you a voucher which can be redeemed for passes at one of our voucher redemption locations.

Yes. You have one year from the date of purchase to begin using your pass. After one year, it will expire.

How much will I save?

Compare the price of the pass to the gate prices of the attractions you want to visit to see how much you can save. Many customers save more than 50%.

How many attractions can I visit in one day?

On a Go Boston Card, you can visit as many attractions as you want in a day from 9:00am to 5:30pm.

Can I visit an attraction more than once?

In most cases, you can visit each attraction once per day. Some attractions are valid only once during the life of the pass. Please reference your guidebook for specific information on each attraction.

What is the age cut off for child cards?

Child cards are for children ages 3-12. Most attractions do not charge for children under 3 years old. However, there are some exceptions (especially children's museums and attractions geared toward very young travelers).
If you have a child under 3 years old, please check with the attraction directly in advance. You may be charged at the gate.

Do I need to make reservations to visit the attractions?

Attractions that require a reservation will display this symbol on the guidebook page.

Some attractions require a credit card to hold a reservation. In these cases, your credit card will not be charged unless you do not show up for your reservation.

What happens if an attraction is closed or a tour is cancelled due to weather or other problem?

While we do our best to ensure that all attractions are available, events happen that are out of our control.
The great thing about a Go Boston Card is that there are so many attractions to choose from. If an attraction is closed, or cannot be visited for some reason, we know you'll find a fun alternative in your guidebook!

What do I do if my Go Boston Card is lost or stolen?

Unfortunately, it cannot be replaced if it is lost or stolen. Please treat the card like cash.

What’s the catch?

There’s no catch. Go Boston Card has a partnership with all of the participating attractions to make your visit to Boston as memorable as possible and to help you save time and money.

I still have questions!

Please feel free to call us at 866‑628‑9027 and we’ll be happy to help you!

Note: A Go Boston Card is non-transferable. This means that once you start using it, you are the only person who can use it to get into attractions. Go Boston Cards may not be re-sold.

You should treat your Go Boston Card like cash. If it is lost or stolen, it cannot be replaced.

This card may well be useful in the summer, but we have just returned from a December Boston trip and are feeling very, very disappointed.
Many of the 51 attractions are seasonal and therefore shut. We had to select from a much more limited range than advertised. The Bean town trolley service was pathetic - they were running two buses one day and only ONE bus the next (for the entire loop)! Pickup every two hours! Also, the cards use consecutive days (not hours as we thought). Yes, they say this in the fine print - we just didn't see that.
My advice - Do not buy this pass in winter!

We thought this was a great product to use although we did find that at some places people did not know how to use the barcode on the phone.
Would recommend it as we did save money but do your homework first so you know where to get tickets etc. Some are not obvious.

The availability information was out of date. For example, when wanting to book certain activities or be picked up from certain addresses, occasionally the address was incorrect, which (in one circumstance) required catching a taxi to the other side of the city and running to a bus stop to be picked up on time.
Not a great value card when compared with other GoCards I have used in the past (San Diego and San Francisco, which were excellent).
Many of the attractions were low cost attractions (entry cost $5-10), which would be very affordable even without the GoCard.

We were in Boston for eight days and the GoBoston card was well worth the price. The card allowed us to visit most of the places we planned at no additional cost. Only a few places were not included. However, we really did not have the time since there is so much to do in Boston. This was one of the most fun trips we have taken.

I think the process could use better instruction. I ordered it, it didn't really specify much in details and I was 100% relying on the staff at each attraction to be informative - if they didn't know better, I didn't know better and that's not a great thing. More documentation on how to USE the card would be great at the time of purchasing.

Culture enthusiasts, Active travelers, General Sightseeing , Great for families,

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments aboutSmart Destinations Go Boston Card:

The card worked perfectly everywhere. We had no trouble getting our money's worth from it. If you plan your days you get maximum value. To really have an easy visit, buy the seven day Bus/ subway pass. It's cheap and effective.